Description

Bone disease is a condition that damages the skeleton and makes bones weak and prone to fractures. Different kinds of bone problems include low bone density, osteoporosis, paget’s disease of bone, cancer, and infections. Some are caused by poor nutrition, genetics, or problems with the rate of bone growth or rebuilding. This book is a comprehensive description of macroscopic, microscopic, and radiological methods for the diagnosis of bone diseases. The book presents all the procedures involved in diagnosis, using radiological and histological techniques. Succinct and well-structured therapeutic recommendations are provided for an array of bone diseases, making this a practice-oriented reference work for pathologists, radiologists, rheumatologists, and orthopedists. It provides a collection of topics written by international experts. The contents of the book will not only provide a resource for knowledge but also improve diagnosis and treatment options for those patients who suffer from bone diseases. Language of the book is lucid. This book will prove a valuable reference for practitioners, specialists, consultants, and students. Scientists and students of this field in general will find this book valuable.